# When Life Throws Curveballs: How One Mama Found Hope and Humor Amidst Heartbreak and Healing

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Podcast: [Mamahood After Trauma | Healing Childhood Trauma, Parenting Triggers & Emotional Regulation for Moms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mamahood-after-trauma-trauma-informed-parenting-emotional-regulation-for-moms-4493305)
Published: 2026-06-18T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mamahoodaftertrauma.podbean.com/e/when-life-throws-curveballs-how-one-mama-found-hope-and-humor-amidst-heartbreak-and-healing/
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Duration seconds: 1825

## Resource

In this powerful episode, host Emily Cleghorn welcomes Jessica Danel, whose journey through motherhood reads like a testament to unbreakable resilience. Jessica candidly shares navigating her daughter Piper's heart surgery, cerebral palsy, and autism diagnosis, her son's Asperger's, the devastating loss of her million-dollar preschool business, and surviving a high school shooting. Rather than surrendering to adversity, Jessica pursued her bachelor's and master's degrees, built a media career, and channeled her extraordinary life experiences into her book, Bucket List from a Redneck Girl — proving that even the most turbulent stories can inspire others to keep moving forward.Connect with Jessica: Website: https://www.jesssaying.net TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessdanel X (Twitter): https://x.com/jessdanel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessdanel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jessicadanel3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-danel-mba-88970283/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jessicadanel4240 Take the quiz here: https://freebie.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/calmquiz If you’re ready to go deeper and connect with a community of women who get it, I’d love to invite you into the Rising Room—our safe space for mamas navigating healing, growth, and motherhood after trauma. https://coaching.mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/risingroom 💬 And if you’ve got a story, insight, or wisdom to share, I’m always looking for new voices for the podcast! You can connect with me on Podmatch to be a guest and share your experience with our growing community. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/riseandshinewithemilyc

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